Question

Which of the following biological techniques can be used for controlling population ?
A) Tubectomy
B) Vasectomy
C) Bagging and tagging
D) Both A and B

Answer 1

Hint:In the last century an all around development in various fields significantly improved the quality of life of the people. The methods used to control population are performed under reproductive age group. Both make and female can undergo minor surgery for birth control.

Complete answer:
>According to the 2001 census report in India , the population growth was around 1.7 per cent.At this rate our population could double in the coming 33 years .
>Therefore the government was forced to take serious measures to check this population growth rate.>There were some biological techniques that can be used for population control .
>Surgical method also known as sterilization , advice for the male and female partner as a terminal method to prevent any more pregnancies .Surgical intervention blocks Gamete transport and thereby prevent conception .
>Sterilization procedure in the male is called vasectomy.In vasectomy a small part of the vas deferens is removed or tied up through a small incision on the scrotum.
>Sterilization procedure in the female is called tubectomy.In tubectomy a small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up to a small incision in the abdomen or through vagina .

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note:There are also some other methods to check population growth taken by the government. The rising age of marriage in females to 18 in males to 21.